CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response A group of CFA firefighters is ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become arduous firefighters. 31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response
Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
Looking back at our 80th year As we approach the end of the year, we acknowledge the resilience and unwavering service of our volunteers and staff in safeguarding people, communities and the environment across Victoria. 19 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Looking back at our 80th year
Volunteer Recruitment Hub update: Enhancements roll out The Volunteer Recruitment Hub (VRH) is getting a boost, with a series of new enhancements rolling out this week. 19 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Recruitment Hub update: Enhancements roll out
Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available The Volunteer Driving Training Project continues to offer support to members to obtain their heavy rigid or medium rigid Heavy Vehicle Licence. 18 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available
Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do. 5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day
Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026 Are you interested in showcasing your research, initiative or program at an emergency management conference? 5 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research Go to Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026
New releases: EV and CAFS training Awareness training packages for Electric Vehicles and Compressed Air Foam Systems are now available on the Learning Hub. 3 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to New releases: EV and CAFS training
Staff profile: Nicol Levi Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ 3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Nicol Levi
Recognising our commitment to safety Meet the winners of our National Safe Work Month Awards - the individuals who go above and beyond in promoting a safe working environment for our members. 19 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Health and Safety Go to Recognising our commitment to safety
Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ... 18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety
CFA reaches major milestone in lifesaving program CFA is excited to achieve its target of 50 brigades to participate in a lifesaving program which responds to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls. 14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to CFA reaches major milestone in lifesaving program
Urban fire training builds investigator capability A group of CFA fire investigators and investigators-in-training has recently completed urban fire training at Huntly VEMTC, delivered using a program developed in Western Australia (WA). 5 Nov 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Urban fire training builds investigator capability
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue A Melbourne man has been recognised for his extraordinary courage after rescuing a disabled woman trapped inside her burning home on New Year’s Day 2024. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue
New FLAIM virtual reality kits CFA members can now access the next generation of FLAIM virtual reality (VR) kits - advanced training tools that combine virtual reality with physical components to simulate real firefighting conditio ... 24 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New FLAIM virtual reality kits
Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards. 23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards
EOI invited for Certificate IV in Leadership and Management for volunteers in 2026 We are excited to announce the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the April and August 2026 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses. EOI closes on 1 December 2025. 22 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to EOI invited for Certificate IV in Leadership and Management for volunteers in 2026
How the past informs the future Dr Rebecca Ryan, a Natural Hazards Research Australia postgraduate scholar, uncovered 3,000 years of fire history to help shape future fire management strategies. 16 Oct 2025 Planning and Research Go to How the past informs the future
CFA calling on carers to Get Fire Ready This National Carers Week (12-18 October), CFA is encouraging carers to think about fire preparedness ahead of what’s expected to be a high-risk fire season in parts of Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA calling on carers to Get Fire Ready
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025 For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected. 6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025
Fire weather district review underway The Victorian Fire weather district boundaries were last reviewed in 2009. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Fire weather district review underway
Firefighting props set to transform structural training CFA’s structural firefighting training is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of new compartment firefighting props at Bangholme and Central Highlands training campuses. 2 Oct 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Firefighting props set to transform structural training